New Mexico - Crime Victims' Rights

General Rights of Victims of Crime in New Mexico:

• The right to be treated with fairness and respect for the victim's dignity and privacy throughout the criminal justice process.
• The right to timely disposition of the case.
• The right to be reasonably protected from the accused throughout the criminal justice process.
• The right to notification of court proceedings.
• The right to attend all public court proceedings the accused has the right to attend.
• The right to confer with prosecution.
• The right to make a statement to the court at sentencing and at any post-sentencing hearings for the accused.
• The right to restitution from the person convicted of the criminal conduct that caused the victim's loss or injury.
• The right to information about the conviction, sentencing, imprisonment, escape or release of the accused.
• The right to have the prosecuting attorney notify the victim's employer, if requested by the victim, of the necessity of the victim's cooperation and testimony in a court proceeding that may necessitate the absence of the victim from work for good cause.
• The right to promptly receive any property belonging to the victim that is being held for evidentiary purposes by law enforcement agency or the prosecuting attorney, unless there are compelling evidentiary reasons for retention of the victim's property.

For more information visit the New Mexico Office of Attorney General web site.

Source: New Mexico Office of Attorney General